I realize I’m posting this blog rather late, but that’s only because I’ve been busy with my NEW JOB! As some of you may know, Vikram and I recently relocated to North Carolina this past winter. I have been looking for a job ever since we arrived, but the job market here is much different than Minnesota – more competitive… View Post

Think of a culture, any culture. If you picked your own, your mind is probably going in a million different directions thinking about all the places, foods, memories, and everything else you’ve experienced in your lifetime. What part of my culture am I supposed to think about? If you picked a culture other than your own, your mind probably gravitates… View Post

Aside from “Did you ride an elephant?” and “Was the food too spicy?”, one thing that I am frequently asked about our Indian wedding is “How many days was it?” One very well-known aspect of Indian weddings is that they can take place over multiple days. Because India is so diverse and traditions vary so greatly, the ceremonies that are… View Post

When I was in Germany a few years ago, I went on Google and was greeted by the “Happy Father’s Day” doodle. I freaked out and scrambled to find a way to contact my dad, so embarrassed that I had forgotten to send him anything. Lucky for me, I quickly realized that Germany celebrates Father’s Day on a different day… View Post

I used to feel really great about my wardrobe and fashion choices. I had a look, I had preferred silhouettes, and I could hold up an item in a store and instantly know whether or not it would fit both my body and my wardrobe. I used to be able to spot a great piece with just a cursory stroll… View Post

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Hi there! I'm Allison, a born-and-raised Minnesotan who married a handsome Punjabi guy in 2015...twice! Join me as I learn to infuse bits of India into my wardrobe, decor, food, and life - and do a bit of traveling as well!